This is turning into a week of senses. The other day it was scent so I decided to do sound/ hearing today. As a writer’s exercise, I quite often listen for different sounds when I’m out walking or at the mall, and this comes in handy when I’m writing. The following are sounds I heard this week while riding my bike.
1. A jumbo jet roaring overhead.
2. The whirr of my bicycle tires on the pavement.
3. The whistle of the wind as my body resisted it!
4. Various vehicles of different sizes – the purr of a car, the putt-putt of a van and the rumble of a bus.
5. The hiss of a spraypainter when a man painted outdoor furniture.
6. The protesting growl of a lawnmower.
7. The tweet of sparrows.
8. The quack of ducks at the pond.
9. The peel of a church bell ringing.
10. A dog barking.
11. A man shouting on his cellphone.
12. The laughter of children.
13. The wheeze of my breathing when I struggled up a hill.
And one extra one that you might hear today – the jubilant cheer when PLAYING TO WIN, my romantic suspense is finally out at Cerridwen Press.
What sounds have you heard today?
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January 17th, 2008 at 12:26 am · Link
What a great exercise!
January 17th, 2008 at 5:52 am · Link
That’s a terrific writing exercise! Hope you had a great ride.
January 17th, 2008 at 5:58 am · Link
If it were me riding the bike, I’d add…
The assault of sirens as the paramedics come to give me CPR. lol
Great list. Happy T13!
January 17th, 2008 at 6:52 am · Link
Morning Shelley!
I’m totally brain dead yet so I can’t think of anything else to say. :-)
January 17th, 2008 at 7:07 am · Link
The sound of the coffee pot gurgling and the TV as cartoons are blaring. That’s all I’ve heard this morning.
I’m still not awake yet.
January 17th, 2008 at 7:34 am · Link
Ummm…it’s very early here…the slurp of my dog licking herself? Hmmm…maybe I should’ve kept that to myself *lol*
January 17th, 2008 at 7:38 am · Link
Great TT! It painted a lovely picture in my mind. Well, most of it anyway!
January 17th, 2008 at 7:56 am · Link
thanks for the post, it’s like being there with you…
January 17th, 2008 at 8:38 am · Link
Snow, slush … you’re making me homesick for Spring and Summer.
I’m going to pick up playing to win. So exciting Congrats on Release day!!!
January 17th, 2008 at 8:47 am · Link
Hey – Happy Release Day! Loved all your sounds, especially the wheezing one! That would be me, as well.
Sounds heard today so far: tea kettle whistling, toaster popping, the crunch-scrape of buttering my toast.
January 17th, 2008 at 9:14 am · Link
Usually the sounds of my morning are drowned out by one or both kids saying: “Mama!” over and over again. Happy TT.
January 17th, 2008 at 9:52 am · Link
Great list!
*hugs*
Paige
My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/
January 17th, 2008 at 11:21 am · Link
I love the sounds of bike riding.
But I like that sound of a new release better. Can’t wait for my turn!
May your sales be HUGE!!
January 17th, 2008 at 11:26 am · Link
I haven’t done this in ages. My high school English teacher had us do this once and it was remarkably thought provoking.
Right now I hear..the distant sounds of traffic. Was better a couple hours ago when I awoke to the dulcet sounds of my cat standing on my chest, purring with her mouth open.
January 17th, 2008 at 11:28 am · Link
I haven’t done this in ages. My high school English teacher had us do this once and it was remarkably thought provoking.
Right now I hear..the distant sounds of traffic. Was better a couple hours ago when I awoke to the dulcet sounds of my cat standing on my chest, purring with her mouth open.
Hmm. Aparantly I’m having a repeat day withoug my knowledge as Google won’t let me post–says I’ve already make this exact comment.
January 17th, 2008 at 1:02 pm · Link
snow balls and ice falling off your roof lol
January 17th, 2008 at 1:36 pm · Link
How cool that you even noticed. I usually don’t hear noises around me at all. Lucky you.
January 17th, 2008 at 2:17 pm · Link
Great exercise and TT, Shelley! Sounds in my immediate environment: stereo, noisy people upstairs, the snow plow in its regular rounds (couple inches again today), hum of the computer, pounding and power tools from the renovations across the hall.
January 17th, 2008 at 4:15 pm · Link
Great idea for TT!! Right now I have kids screaming over my head, uuurgh! ;)
January 17th, 2008 at 6:35 pm · Link
Great list! I love how quiet the mind gets while exercising, allowing you to observe other things. :D
Happy TT!
January 17th, 2008 at 7:14 pm · Link
Awww…. these are all wonderful sounds that help you relax. Happy T13!
January 18th, 2008 at 12:43 am · Link
This morning, while struggling with computer issues, a dove landed right outside the window, looked down at me and started coo-ing. Really made my day!!
January 18th, 2008 at 12:08 pm · Link
Thanks for the best wishes for my new release.
Christina – I hope you managed to fix your computer issues.
Tina – we could sure do with some rain here! Everyone is complaining about the heat.